ALL GOOD - HOME TODAY

Glad to read that your first appointment is over. It really is the fear of the unknown with chemo. Just remember to speak up and tell your specialist any side effects you are getting as there are so many meds to help you. I really don't like taking tablets anytime but followed my oncologist advice perfectly. Take your anti nausea tablets when prescribed whether you feel you need them or not. They are great at preventing. nausea rather than treating it and nausea really does quickly sneak up on you. I got a little chemo kit ready before my first chemo. It had gastro-stop, coloxyl, Bonjela, carb soda, dark glossy nail polish, paw paw cream, panadol. I've added nilstat ( mouth drops ) biotene mouth wash and a really soft toothbrush. I also bought a few scarves and night caps. I took a little album of photos of my family and friends with me so if I got upset I could look through and remind myself why I was there. I was made to feel so relaxed and wasn't anxious at all after all the sleepless nights worrying. I had chemo 7 yesterday. Next week I will be halfway through my chemo treatment with only 8 more to go and it feels good. The nurses are amazing. I had a Portacath put in due to all my nodes being removed and it's great. I hardly feel it even sleeping on my tummy. I have my bloods taken from there as the veins in my feet collapse all the time and it hurts. Wishing you well. Sending you lots of healing hugs. Mel xxx